KATHY DEADY, Quincy: Marijuana is a money-driven market

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Apr 4, 2014 at 7:38 AMApr 4, 2014 at 8:03 AM

The marijuana proponents have millions to promote their agenda. This is not because they are “nice guys.”

The article in the March 29 Patriot Ledger (“A lot about pot needs pondering”) and the series on heroin just underlines why print media is so important in keeping the public not only informed, but educated.

Medical marijuana is now the law and I would never deny anyone a medication that would ease their pain. I lost my mother to cancer and my dad to Parkinson’s, and if there was something that would have eased their pain, they would have had it.

Regarding the medical marijuana law, it was definitely a “cart before the horse” situation and left cities and towns with the all the problems of implementing it.

Legalization of marijuana brings with it a whole other host of problems. Most importantly is the availability to our children. And they will get it a lot easier.

Parents who read the Ledger article are now better informed to make the right decision about legalization. It should be taken very seriously. The marijuana proponents have millions to promote their agenda. This is not because they are “nice guys.”

It is a money-driven market and they will make millions and we will pay millions in policing and treatment.

Thank you to The Patriot Ledger for all your hard work and support. Other national newspapers should take note.

KATHY DEADYQuincy

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